kbb Birmingham and the Bathroom Manufactures Association have joined forces to raise money for charity.

Construction output in October rose by 2.2% compared with September and by 5.3% compared with a year earlier, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Grime Boss Heavy Duty Hand Wipes are tough and effective at removing paint, filler or sealant, dirt and adhesives from hard working hands.

Security specialist Yale has appointed four new salespeople in a bid to strengthen support to its national network of trade customers.

JRC Roofing Distributors Ltd, supplier to builders merchants across the UK, has broken tradition this Christmas to help make the festive season special for those less fortunate.

Protecta, manufacturer and supplier of passive fire protection products and part of the Polyseam family of companies, has appointed Gerry Gallagher as its new sales manager.

SIG Distribution has opened a new £2m supercentre on Tyneside.

The Builders Merchants Federation is saddened to hear of the death of former BMF President Ian Robey OBE, after a long illness.

Pegler Yorkshire has appointed a new market manager for its dedicated taps and mixers division, covering bathroom and kitchen products under the Francis Pegler and Performa brands.

Trussed rafter people Pasquill and builders merchant Gibbs and Dandy have worked together on some very interesting roofs for a development of homes in Aspley Guise in Bedfordshire.